This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Act > Act Reading – Quiz 28 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Act Reading Quiz 28 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How many minutes total? A) 35. B) 40. C) 45. D) 60. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 35. 2. It can reasonably be inferred that after seeing the first man walk on the moon, compared to the narrator of Passage B, the narrator of Passage A felt: A) More impressed by the fact that the event was broadcast on television. B) More optimistic about future space exploration. C) Less able to appreciate the celebration surrounding the man on the moon. D) Less disappointed by the delay in the broadcast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Less able to appreciate the celebration surrounding the man on the moon. 3. The inhabitants of the town in which the story takes place are mainly depicted as: A) Proud and stubborn people who are always arguing about religion. B) Somewhat shallow people who react to odd events with less surprise than one might expect. C) Wise people who are always constructing elaborate theories about the universe. D) Sympathetic people who see the value in extraordinary events. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Somewhat shallow people who react to odd events with less surprise than one might expect. 4. According to the narrator, which of the following businesses is relatively new to her hometown? A) The tanning salon. B) The bait shop. C) The dry goods store. D) The used-card lot. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The tanning salon. 5. The boss would most likely agree with which of the following characterizations of his lodge? A) It is rustic, unrefined, and occasionally uncomfortable. B) It retains its wilderness charm in spite of concessions to some modern conveniences. C) It establishes an oasis in the barren North for guests demanding luxury. D) It focuses on premium lodging, with some guests choosing to participate in guided hunts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It retains its wilderness charm in spite of concessions to some modern conveniences. 6. How many questions are on the science test? A) 35. B) 40. C) 45. D) 30. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 40. 7. ..... is Lexington on the map? A) Wear. B) Where. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Where. 8. Ethereal (adjective) A) Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully. B) Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world. C) The ability to understand something immediately, a 'gut feeling'. D) An unlucky accident. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world. 9. Aloof (adjective) A) Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. B) Of the highest quality or degree. C) Logical and consistent. D) Concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. 10. As it is used in line 13, the word "popular" most nearly means A) Well liked. B) Commonly known. C) Scientifically accepted. D) Most admired. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Commonly known. 11. The narrator describes the natatorium as being nearly empty of spectators the day of his race in order to: A) Illustrate that the perfect racing conditions the narrator had hoped for weren't likely to occur. B) Demonstrate that, contrary to the narrator's expectations, the meet was energetic. C) Explain why the narrator's coach paced at the sound of the horn. D) Identify why the narrator felt a rush of energy before the race. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Illustrate that the perfect racing conditions the narrator had hoped for weren't likely to occur. 12. How can students best avoid falling into reading comprehension traps on the ACT? A) Always choose answer choices with extreme language. B) Stick closely to the author's language and purpose. C) Include additional information not present in the passage. D) Rely on personal interpretations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stick closely to the author's language and purpose. 13. What is an Out-of-scope trap answer? A) Includes information not in the passage. B) Provides a true statement from the passage. C) Reflects the author's purpose. D) Contradicts the passage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Includes information not in the passage. 14. The second and third paragraphs suggest that, if not for the need to host a variety of guests, the boss would prefer: A) A lodge closer to city services. B) A more modest lodge with fewer creature comforts. C) A large hunting estate with modern improvements. D) A wilderness skills training facility. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A more modest lodge with fewer creature comforts. 15. What does "Reasonable Statement not in the text" imply? A) Misunderstanding connections. B) Random thoughts. C) Not actually stated. D) Exactly opposite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not actually stated. 16. What should students be cautious of when an answer choice introduces new information not found in the passage? A) It is likely a valid interpretation. B) It may fall into the deceptive language trap. C) It is a reliable choice. D) It is likely an out-of-scope trap. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is likely an out-of-scope trap. 17. What is the main goal of previewing? A) Read every word. B) Answer all questions. C) Memorize the passage. D) Find key ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Find key ideas. 18. The questions on the reading test go in order of the paragraphs. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 19. You may reasonably infer from the details in the passage that Katherine and Max: A) Dislike Jake. B) Are very wealthy. C) Do not trust other people. D) Have little money. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Have little money. 20. It is an act of giving statement for justification and explanation. A) Hedges. B) Reasoning. C) Asserting. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reasoning. 21. How much does Elisenda charge people to see the angel? A) Cent. B) Cents. C) Cents. D) Cents. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cents. 22. It can be reasonably inferred from the passage that the author would agree that the word good actually means: A) Measurable. B) Persistent. C) Significant. D) Practical. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Practical. 23. For all ACT sections, which questions do you answer first? A) Go in order from the first to the last question. B) Do the quickest and easiest questions for you. C) Do the hardest questions first. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Do the quickest and easiest questions for you. 24. On the Reading Test, you should spend no more than ..... minutes per passage. A) 7-8. B) 4-5. C) 6-7. D) 8-9. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 8-9. 25. The narrator of the passage can best be described as a swimmer who primarily: A) Recalls the swim of his life and the factors the motivated him during that swim. B) Remember the events that inspired him to participate in a time trial at the Junior Nationals. C) Contrasts the joy of winning competitions early in the season with his later struggles to succeed. D) Chronicles his swimming career, from childhood through high school. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Recalls the swim of his life and the factors the motivated him during that swim. 26. What is the title of the third passage on the ACT Reading test? A) Literary Narrative. B) Social Science. C) Humanities. D) Natural Science. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Humanities. 27. Mark answer to #7 here. A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 28. STAAR Question:Which sentence from the selection states an opinion?Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question? A) Reread the entire selection and separate all the facts from opinion. B) Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as:definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair). C) Write a summary of the selection. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as:definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair). 29. The narrator indicates that when he swam the 1, 000 yard freestyle in the time trials, the world, for a moment seemed to: A) Speed up, blurring past and present events. B) Rush past, forcing him to reflect in retrospect. C) Move in slow motion, as did everything around him. D) Slow down, allowing him to reflect in real time. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Slow down, allowing him to reflect in real time. 30. Passage B states that Thomas Paine made some effort to defend: A) King George III. B) King Louis XVI. C) Greek democracy. D) The English throne. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) King Louis XVI. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAct Reading Quiz 1Act Reading Quiz 2Act Reading Quiz 3Act Reading Quiz 4Act Reading Quiz 5Act Reading Quiz 6Act Reading Quiz 7Act Reading Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books